Car hire at Prague Airport - Exploring the Czech Republic

One of the main gateways to central Europe, Prague Airport has played a key role in the city's emergence as a world-class tourist destination in recent years. With pre-Covid passenger numbers up to around the 18 million mark, it is also one of the continent's busiest air transportation hubs, catering for well over sixty major airlines throughout the year with direct flights to and from 160 destinations worldwide, including many top European cities such as Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, London, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Brussels, Milan, Madrid and Helsinki. In addition, eight regular cargo carriers operate at the airport, as well as dozens of charter companies during the high season.

A city of tolerance and cultural diversity, Prague is a thriving holiday destination, especially for people looking for a vibrant city to discover on a short break, with the added benefit of being able to visit the many attractions that lie within a short drive of the city. Its mesmerising Old Town has several iconic features, most notably Prague Town Hall's famous astronomical clock and Charles Bridge, one of the most photographed river crossings in the entire world. With a car rental at Prague Airport you'll find a world of great wonder to discover, namely Bohemia - the largest historical region of the Czech Republic of which Prague is the main urban component.

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Airport Information

The history of the airport dates back to 1929 when the planning phase commenced, with construction being completed on the 1st of March 1937. One of the largest in Europe at that time, its large, ultra-modern terminal was used as model for other airports as the aviation industry began to expand all over Europe. Prague Airport welcomed its inaugural flight on the 5th of April 1937, a Douglas DC-2 that connected Piešťany, Zlín, Brno and the Czech capital. The first international route linked Vienna, Prague and Berlin around the same time. In 2012, the airport's name was changed to Václav Havel Airport Prague on the 5th of October of that year, the birthday of the former president of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel.

Prague Airport (PRG)
Address: Aviatická 2, Prague, Prague 161 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 220 111 888
Airlines operating at Prague Airport: The growing list of airlines operating at Prague Airport currently includes Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, AirBaltic, Air Cairo, Air France, Air Montenegro, Air Serbia, Arkia, Austrian Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Bluebird Airways, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Czech Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, EasyJet, El Al, Emirates, Eurowings, Finnair, Flydubai, Flynas, FlyOne, Iberia, Icelandair, Israir Airlines, Jazeera Airways, Jet2.com, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Nouvelair, Pegasus Airlines, Play, Qanot Sharq, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, SCAT Airlines, Smartwings, SunExpress, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Transavia, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Volotea, Vueling and Wizz Air.

Where to pick up a car rental at Prague Airport

When you rent a car at Prague Airport you'll find that many of the world's most prestigious car rental suppliers (including Budget, Sixt and Rent Plus) have desk conveniently located in the Arrivals Hall. The main pick-up point is situated on the ground-floor of Car Park C directly in front of the main terminal building. Before arriving to collect your car rental at Prague Airport, please make sure that you have all the necessary documents ready, including your passport, credit card, car rental voucher and coverage details.

Car hire operating hours

	Rent Plus at Prague Airport Aviaticka Prague, Czech Republic 160 08 +420 603 33 22 33	Opening Hours: 8am-10pm daily
	Budget at Prague Airport Aviaticka, Prague, Czech Republic 160 08 +420 220 113 253	Opening Hours: 8am-8pm daily
	Sixt at Prague Airport Aviaticka Prague, Czech Republic 160 08 +420 222 324 995	Opening Hours: 8am-10pm daily

Terminals

Prague Airport has two main passenger terminals, two general aviation terminals and a busy cargo facility. Most flights depart from the airport's two North Terminals (1 and 2), while the South Terminals (3 and 4) handle a few unscheduled flights. Opened in 1968 and remodelled in 1997, Terminal 1 is mainly used for flights outside the Schengen area and Terminal 2 (inaugurated in 2006) is used for flights within the Schengen area.

Airport Facilities

As you'd expect from a major international airport, PRG has an exhaustive range of on-site facilities and amenities to cater for the most demanding passengers, young and old alike. There's a large Duty-free section offering a wide selection of goods at greatly reduced prices as well as a good number of world-renowned brands such as Hard Rock Cafe, Costa Coffee, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Starbucks, KFC, Victoria's Secret and the Relay newsagent/tobacconist. Travellers can get comfortable in the excellent Relax Zone designed in the style of the Runway Restaurant with cosy areas for chilling or working before to departure. The Relax Zone also offers a capsule coffee machine and sockets for charging smartphones, laptops and other electronic devices. Passengers looking to get some sleep before departure or after arrival can do so at the airport's AeroRooms accessed from the public area of the airport terminal between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Guided tours and plane-spotting sessions are also available at PRG, as well as the chance to experience what it feels like to be the pilot of a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 in a certified simulator.

How to get to and from Prague Airport

Drivers navigating their way to and from the city centre with their car hire at Prague Airport should use the R7 expressway, with the airport terminals well indicated by on the carriageway and road signs (red for Terminal 1 and blue for Terminal 2) along the route. Regular buses operated by the Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) stop at both Terminals 1 and 2, plus Czech Railways also operates a frequent bus service called AirportExpress (AE) which connects Terminal 1 with Prague Train Station. From the bus station in front of Terminal 1 you can catch regular buses to Kladno and Regiojet's intercity buses also run every 30–60 minutes to Karlovy Vary and Cheb.

Parking Tips

On-street parking is possible in the city so you'll be able to pick up your car rental at Prague Airport and explore the Old Town and many of the capital's other attractions without any problem. Note that some parking meters still accept coins but a growing number are now operated by smartphone apps. Avoid parking in blue zones which are reserved for local residents and be aware that orange zones have a maximum 2-hour parking rule from 8am-6pm. The green zones are best for tourists offering a maximum parking time of six hours also from 8am-6pm. Parking is for an unlimited period outside this period. Check out Prague's Park and Ride car parks which are located on the outskirts of the city centre and provided regular public transport services to and from the Old Town. Additionally, there are plenty of parking options at the airport, with long-term parking a popular choice for visitors and the PA Smart multi-storey car park located next to Terminal 2 for safe indoor parking. The PC Comfort car park is another multi-storey car park situated right next to Terminals 1 and 2.

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